- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerton, AZ
Orange Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040789001256
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Somerton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Somerton, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789001256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Orange Grove Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 040789001256 · Somerton, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 20.6:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerton Middle School (697 students)
Orange Grove Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerton Middl
Somerton Middle School
697 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
579 students
- This school
Orange Grove Elementary School
412 students
- Desert Sonora
Desert Sonora Elementary School
406 students
- Encanto Learni
Encanto Learning Center
403 students
- Sun Valley Ele 260
Sun Valley Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Orange Grove Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove Elementary School compares
Orange Grove Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Orange Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Somerton Elementary District (4500) reports $11,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encanto Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Somerton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerton, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Grove Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Orange Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Somerton, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orange Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Somerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Somerton, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerton Elementary District (4500)?
Besides Orange Grove Elementary School, Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Somerton Middle School (697 students), Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students), and Desert Sonora Elementary School (406 students). See the Somerton Elementary District (4500) district page for the complete list.